explore
verb (used with object)
to traverse or range over (a region, area, etc.) for the purpose of discovery.
had explored
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past perfectof explore.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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That verdict was abundantly clear recently when AstraZeneca AZN 2.05%increase; up pointing triangle shares plunged following a Financial Times report that it had explored a merger with Bristol Myers.
From The Wall Street Journal β Aug. 19, 2026
“We just felt like creatively, we had explored that terrain already,” Schulman said.
From Los Angeles Times β Mar. 20, 2026
A lot of people who knew Paul wish he had explored more sides of his incredible talent.
From Salon β May 23, 2025
Rachel said she "adores Remi and her fanbase" and had "explored every possible option to make this work".
From BBC β Aug. 20, 2024
Gist had explored the frontier wilderness along the Ohio River as far as where Cincinnati is today.
From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen
